What did you do to Your Sportster Today?
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Went on a 90 mile cruise to Tramontin Harley-Davidson. Noticed that during the ride, the head temps were pretty high, 370-380 at times. Figured it was due to going up hills, 2up in mid 80s heat. But as we got close, I noticed under load a dull metal 'cling' that wasnt inline with the sewing machine sound. bought some shirts, financed before you ask, and headed back, but noticed the sound was back. Stopped at a walmart and checked my quick tune. Somehow my Spark advance was still set, but my fuel had been reset to 0! Now im running a Crush AC instead of the impact I had when it was tuned so I added 5% to compensate. I added 6% global back, no more sound, and the temps were MUCH lower (340-350). Took some logs too, but Im sure it was running lean and pinging under load. going back to the tuner tomorrow for a top up anyway.
then my wife took some shots of me on the bike.
then my wife took some shots of me on the bike.
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Yeah, members of the crowd moving adjacent bikes was a good sight,
A better vid:
https://www.hdforums.com/forum/road-...l#post16669615
A better vid:
https://www.hdforums.com/forum/road-...l#post16669615
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I would like to see. Also, CAN you ride it all the way empty (if needed - not that you'd WANT to)? If so, how is it?
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So I went back to the stock HD ramps and ball bearings and kept the Easy Pull. The Easy Pull merely increases the distance between the hook (where the clutch cable coupling attaches itself) from the center, making it easier for the cable to pull. It doesn't change how you adjust your clutch. Still very easy to operate the clutch.
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Went on a 90 mile cruise to Tramontin Harley-Davidson. Noticed that during the ride, the head temps were pretty high, 370-380 at times. Figured it was due to going up hills, 2up in mid 80s heat. But as we got close, I noticed under load a dull metal 'cling' that wasnt inline with the sewing machine sound. bought some shirts, financed before you ask, and headed back, but noticed the sound was back. Stopped at a walmart and checked my quick tune. Somehow my Spark advance was still set, but my fuel had been reset to 0! Now im running a Crush AC instead of the impact I had when it was tuned so I added 5% to compensate. I added 6% global back, no more sound, and the temps were MUCH lower (340-350). Took some logs too, but Im sure it was running lean and pinging under load. going back to the tuner tomorrow for a top up anyway.
then my wife took some shots of me on the bike.
then my wife took some shots of me on the bike.
Kevin